At the Moomin Museum, Tove Jansson's heartwarming short story The Fir Tree
4.1.2025
15.00 - 15.20
Moomin Museum, Tampere Hall, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere, Finland
During the holiday season, the hustle and bustle wraps us in its grip, making it feel nearly impossible to slow down. Come and listen to Tove Jansson’s short story The Fir Tree at the Moomin Museum!
We all know that Moomins don’t celebrate Christmas; they hibernate through winter with their bellies full of fir tree needles. However, in Jansson's The Fir Tree, the Moomin family suddenly finds themselves in the midst of a strange and wonderful Christmas frenzy. With Tove’s characteristic empathy, the story marvels at the chaos of Christmas preparations and ends with a quiet reflection on the true spirit of Christmas: warmth and caring.
In the calm atmosphere of the Moomin Museum, a short reading session provides a moment of peace for both children and adults, before the hustle and bustle takes over once again. Welcome to the Moomin Museum!
The Fir Tree Reading Sessions in English
November 30 – December 22, 2024: Sundays at 3 PM in English
December 27, 2024 – January 4, 2025: Daily at 3 PM in English
Duration: approximately 20 minutes. The reading sessions are included in the admission.
Please note that the reading sessions will replace open guided tours.